The Living well through Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) Program is the first of its kind—a unique program led by younger adults that increases access for at-risk older rural populations to sustainable, low cost, physical activity programming.

Master Gardeners are individuals who have taken the Master Gardener training and share their time and expertise as volunteers in community gardens, city beautification projects, and farmers markets to name a few. It is the acquisition of knowledge, the skill in gardening, and giving back to the community that distinguishes a Master Gardener from other gardeners.

ISU Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa. We believe in quality, access, diversity and accountability. We are dedicated to engagement, entrepreneurship and a local presence.

The Professional Development Unit directly supports Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s strategic plan with an overall purpose of aligning professional skills with organizational needs by conceptualizing, designing, and presenting development opportunities that will motivate, challenge, strengthen, and enlighten county and campus-paid staff, faculty and elected council officials.